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> Richard Atherton (Entex) wrote:
> >
> > I've never tried this, but it seems to me that if you could
> > apply some teflon tape to the rubber seal, it "may" help to prevent what
> > you are seeing. The tape is soft enough to still conform to the curves
> > so it wouldn't leak. Might be worth at least thinking about...
> >
> > Rich
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>
> Rich,
>
> That's a great idea. Do you know of a good adhesive that will stick the
> teflon tape to the rubber seal?
>
> {8->
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> Steve
I've had this problem from day one on my Cobra, even with the original
rubber seal, which is still on the top, BTW. My solution is to not use
the hard top. Well, I did for a while after I stripped all the paint
off the car, but it hasn't been on for quite some time now even though
there is still no paint on the car. It's kinda lame looking and
impossible to see out, anyway.
However, if I were going to use the top and wanted to protect the paint
with tape, I'd put the tape on the body, not the rubber seal. The
problem is caused by chaffing due to vibration. I'd rather chafe the
tape than my paint.
Roland
P.S. In case anyone wants to know, my hard top is NOT for sale.
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